Construction worker injury stories are not uncommon. In early August, six workers were hospitalized after a serious accident at a Brickell construction site. The accident happened as a result of…
read moreWorking in the construction industry opens an individual up to many potential injuries. Construction workers are often using heavy equipment, working more than twenty feet off the ground, or working…
read moreWorking a job in construction is very dangerous. Heavy equipment and other hazards are part of the daily work. Another hazard that must be taken very seriously is electricity. In…
read moreAs a construction worker in the current world, you’re exposed to high risks all the time. You may work on high rises, tourist attractions, theme park rides or new developments,…
read moreImagine working near a railroad or other busy traffic area where you’re already having to be cautious about traffic safety. You know that you can feel the vibration of passing…
read moreConstruction work is a dangerous field for several reasons, including the heavy equipment being used and incomplete structures that are being built. In some cases, equipment that is being used…
read moreLong said to be one of the most dangerous occupations, the construction industry showed itself to be just as dangerous in 2013, contributing to one out of each five on-the-job…
read moreAs a construction worker in Florida, you take your safety very seriously. You work with heavy equipment in the heat and humidity, and you’re constantly exposed to risks. It’s possible…
read moreConstruction workers face many hazards at the construction sites at which they work, including dangers posed by working around powered industrial forklifts. These are designed to lift heavy loads, and…
read moreAs Florida residents may know, construction worker accidents are not uncommon, and many are caused by errors involving cranes. Of all construction worker deaths caused by crane-related accidents, data emerged…
read moreThe nature of construction work places it into a category of employment associated with injuries and deaths. The heavy equipment, power tools, scaffolds and electrical systems involved contribute to the…
read moreFlorida construction workers are at a greater risk for injury and death on the job than workers in most other professions. For the 2012 year, there were more than 4,000…
read moreConstruction workers face hazards on the job that may include dangerous chemicals, falling objects, electrocution and unsafe equipment. When injuries occur in Florida because of one’s job, an employee may…
read moreAlthough work zones can be inconvenient and frustrating on Florida highways, maintenance and repairs are important for ongoing safety on the roadways. Unfortunately, the work zones established for these temporary…
read moreIn July 2014, a 25-year-old Tallahassee construction worker was fatally injured while working on a six-story residence hall at Florida State University. This week, after concluding its investigation, the U.S.…
read moreFlorida construction workers are usually covered under workers’ compensation when they suffer on-the-job injuries. The severity of an injury and the impact on an employee’s ability to work are factors…
read moreIn Florida and throughout the country, construction workers are at a higher risk for job-related injuries than people working in most other occupations. In 2012, the construction industry had the…
read moreA 25-year-old man was injured when a rebar wall fell on him at Brickell City Centre construction site in Miami on Oct. 31. The accident occurred on the 29th floor…
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